Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®, Author at The Motley Fool Canada

Recent Articles

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Investing

Canadian Defensive Stocks to Buy Now for Stability

March 27, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These defensive stocks and ETFs can help you stay invested while reducing market volatility.

Investing

Use This Sneaky Strategy to Earn Monthly Income From Tech Stocks

March 27, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This technology covered call ETF pays a 11.8% yield with monthly distributions.

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Investing

Short-Selling on the TSX: The Stocks Investors Are Betting Against

March 27, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's a look at the TSX stocks Canadian investors are betting heavily against.

Bank Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZWB You Need to Earn $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 26, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF holds all six big banks and uses covered calls to enhance monthly income.

Investing

Buy Canadian: 3 ETFs to Keep Your Money at Home

March 26, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These three BMO ETFs focus on Canadian stocks.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZWC You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 24, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO ETF holds Canadian dividend stocks and sells covered calls to generate steady monthly income.

Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of FIE You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 22, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This monthly-paying dividend ETF is simple to understand.

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Here’s How Many Shares of XTR You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 21, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This iShares monthly income ETF is highly diversified.

Metals and Mining Stocks

3 Gold and Silver ETFs for Tariff-Wary Investors

March 20, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These gold and silver funds can help you diversify cheaply.

Investing

Build a Canadian Fixed-Income Fortress With Bond ETFs and GICs

March 20, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These GICs and bond ETFs could help reduce volatility in your investment portfolio

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Dividend Stocks

Here’s How Many Shares of ZMI You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 19, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This BMO monthly income ETF is diversified and easy to understand.

Dividend Stocks

Looking for Market Defence? Canadian Dividend ETFs Are a One-Stop Solution

March 18, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two BMO ETFs feature above-average dividends and a defensive portfolio

Investing

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

March 17, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two dividend ETFs both yield over 3.5% and feature monthly payouts.

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Investing

1 Mega Trend Shaping Canadian Investments for 2025

March 16, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Tariffs are likely to dominate the economic landscape for the time being.

Bank Stocks

A Canadian Bank ETF I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

March 13, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This ETF provides leveraged exposure to Canada's Big Six banks.

Dividend Stocks

Why Canadian Dividend Stocks Are Still a Smart Buy in 2025

March 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here are some tax-related reasons why investors should continue to buy Canadian dividend stocks.

Investing

1 “Growthy” Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

March 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This U.S. ETF only holds stocks that have increased dividends for 25+ consecutive years.

Investing

2 Canadian ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

March 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two ETFs provide exposure to Canadian banks and have monthly payouts.

Investing

Here’s How Many Shares of EIT.UN You Should Own to Get $500 in Monthly Dividends

March 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX income fund pays out $0.10 per share every month!

Investing

Turn a $20,000 TFSA Into $70,000 With This Easy ETF

February 22, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This low-cost S&P 500 ETF is a simple way to grow your TFSA.

Investing

What to Know About Canadian Healthcare Stocks for 2025

February 21, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

The Canadian healthcare sector is pretty sparse. Buy this ETF instead.

Dividend Stocks

Where to Invest Your TFSA Contribution for Steady Dividends

February 19, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique TSX close ended fund has been paying a steady $0.10 share distribution for a decade now.

Dividend Stocks

A Top ETF to Buy With $2,000 and Hold Forever

February 19, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This Fidelity ETF offers a complete diversified portfolio in a single ticker.

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Easy Passive Income

February 18, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two iShares ETFs pay monthly and have yields above 4.5%.

Investing

Building Generational Wealth: Why Now Is Still the Time to Invest in Canadian Stocks

February 16, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Canadian stocks should still be the core of your investment portfolio.

Retirement

Take Full Advantage of Your TFSA: Growth Strategies for 2025

February 14, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two Nasdaq-100 index ETFs are great for maximizing TFSA growth.

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Building Your TFSA: Why Canadian Stocks Should Still Be Your First Choice

February 14, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Canadian stocks tend to be more tax-efficient in a TFSA than U.S. ones.

Investing

Maximizing TFSA Growth: Top Investment Choices for 2025

February 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two S&P 500 ETFs are well-suited for long term-growth in a TFSA.

Investing

Missing Out Is Costly: Why the Smartest Investors Keep Buying Canadian Stocks

February 12, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why you should continue to include a decent allocation to domestic equities.

Dividend Stocks

2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy to Generate Passive Income

February 11, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Both of these ETFs pay double-digit yields with monthly distributions.

Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025

February 11, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

These two U.S. dividend-growth ETFs are on my "must-buy" list for 2025.

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Where to Invest Your 2025 TFSA Money for Total Returns

February 10, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

I like this diversified Fidelity ETF from a total returns perspective.

Investing

1 Canadian ETF to Buy and Hold Forever in Your TFSA

February 7, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This unique ETF provides 1.25 times leveraged exposure to Canadian dividend-growth stocks.

Investing

1 “Growthy” Dividend ETF to Buy to Generate Passive Income

February 7, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

This new Canadian dividend-growth ETF is a great alternative to high-yielding stocks.

Investing

Here Are My 2 Favourite ETFs for 2025

February 6, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why I'm bullish on these two lightly leveraged dividend growth ETFs.

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Investing

Build a Canadian Fixed-Income Fortress With Bond ETFs and GICs

February 6, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's how you can keep money safe while earning monthly interest.

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Investing

From Loblaw to Empire, Canadian Grocery Stocks Act as Recession-Resilient Investments

February 6, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why Canadian grocers could add a defensive tilt to your portfolio

Energy Stocks

Canadian Natural Resources: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?

February 5, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's my take when it comes to CNQ this year.

Investing

The 2 ETFs I’d Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

February 5, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's why these two new dividend-growth ETFs are a top pick in my books.

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Investing

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: CN Rail vs CP Rail?

February 5, 2025 | Tony Dong, MSc, CETF®

Here's which Canadian railroad stock I prefer.

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